techieCPD Tech Allies Network

Volunteer David Sint, of the Tech Allies Network, spoke to Sam Seddon, the IBM client executive for Wimbledon and England Rugby. We learn about Sam's career progression from university student and sports enthusiast, to technical architect and consultant, before marrying it all together to find his dream job. Sam also shares excellent tips for anyone trying to get into their dream career.

Music Everous & Canonblade - Gleam (provided by Argofox), and Grapes - I dunno

Volunteers of the Tech Allies Network, Ryan Clifford and David Sint, talk to Nadia Edwards-Dashti, co-founder and MD of the Harrington Starr FinTech recruitment agency. We talk about how to market yourself to the technology sector and what to ask yourself at key decision points to plan and ensure a successful career.

Links
The Rise in Power of the New Technologist: From Basement to Boardroom
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-power-new-technologist-from-basement-boardroom-edwards-dashti/

Talent Triangle Explained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybsDBoZ0T3E

Step Forward:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/step-forward-gender-equality-nadia-edwards-dashti/

Music Everous & Canonblade - Gleam (provided by Argofox), and Grapes - I dunno

Trailer

We are the volunteers of the Tech Allies Network and this is techieCPD.

So what’s this podcast about? Well, consistently performing to a high standard at work requires effort and persistence. If it can be done right, the rewards can be great: successful endeavours, better compensation, and happier workplace relationships – to name a few. We are making techieCPD disseminating cross-industry knowledge and development surrounding technology to professionals and aspiring professionals to help you develop and maintain your professional self.

The podcast will be released monthly, join us as we interview industry experts, discuss techniques to flourish, and help each other climb the ladder of our technical careers. This podcast is for people working or interested in the Technology and Digital sectors. The Tech Allies Network is the home of techieCPD® and this is the podcast for your continued professional development.

And now, a taster of some people that will be joining us on the techieCPD podcast feed soon:


"I like to describe myself as a recuiter. I am now a cofounder of a recruitment agency."
"I'm the IBM client exec for Wimbledon and England rugyby. I look after all of our sports partnerships in the UK"
"We run design sprints but we also train people how to do the process themselves"
"I'm in international finance and currently working out of Monaco"
"I am an associate software engineer at an online retailer"
"I'm the team lead for a group of business analysts and they deliver projects for Shell Canada in the retail space."
"...and I'm currently the GM/Eco-community manager here at Rise London, which is created by Barclays"

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Music provided by Argofox: Everous & Canonblade - Gleam